When the 2025 legislative year begins in February, State Senator Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia) will begin his 52nd year in the Alabama Legislature. He is the longest-serving legislator in Alabama history. Jabo Waggoner is more than a senior member of the State Senate; he is one of the most accomplished senators in state history. Jabo Waggoner […]

 Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories. Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 Today. Sign up for the 256 Today newsletter here. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, […]

 Democrats are trying to sell Biden as good on immigration, facts destroy that foolish idea. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast on WVNN at 10 p.m.

7. Former Vice President Kamala Harris, reeling from her defeat in the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump, is facing reports of marital tension with Doug Emhoff, whom she reportedly blames for damaging her campaign with alleged scandals involving infidelity and workplace misconduct. While the couple presented a united front during Trump’s inauguration, rumors of […]

The new Trump term has the liberals out of hiding and back on their nonsensical grind. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast on WVNN at 10 p.m.

7. Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban has called the current Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) model in college football “unsustainable,” citing growing financial disparities between programs. He emphasized the need for standardized regulations to ensure fairness, warning that allowing some schools to spend significantly more than others undermines competitive balance. Saban has taken an […]

 Last minute pardons by Biden brought concern-trolling from a media that ignored Biden’s lawlessness. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast on WVNN at 10 p.m.

7. During President Donald Trump’s inaugural parade, Tesla/X CEO Elon Musk was accused of making gestures that resembled Nazi salutes, sparking widespread debate. CNN’s Erin Burnett described the action as an “odd-looking salute,” while her colleague noted that such gestures are uncommon at American political rallies. Social media reactions ranged from outrage to speculation that […]

7. President Joe Biden has spent his last few weeks in office trying to cement his legacy with more student loan forgiveness, bans on drilling, more money for Ukraine aid, removing Cuba from a terrorism list, setting records on clemency and pardons, agreeing to bad labor deals, and declaring an oligarchy is taking over America […]

 The judges here are out of line, they are now going to see a law passed to exempt breastfeeding moms. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast on WVNN at 10 p.m.

 Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories. Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 Today. Sign up for the 256 Today newsletter here. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, […]

7. After pressure from Alabama U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), the FDA has banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in all U.S. food products due to concerns over its carcinogenic effects and potential harm to neurological development. This synthetic dye has been linked to cancer in laboratory animals, prompting […]

 The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart can say whatever he wants because he is a comedian, until he decides he should be taking seriously. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast on WVNN at 10 […]

7. The Madison City Council is poised to approve a $28.5 million, four-story expansion at Toyota Field to meet updated MLB standards, including upgraded training spaces and female staff accommodations. While Ballcorp LLC, the Rocket City Trash Pandas’ owner, supports the plan and will help cover bond payments, some council members expressed concerns over the city’s […]

7. Americans for Prosperity has announced a $20 million campaign spanning all 50 states to urge Congress to renew the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, emphasizing the potential tax increases of over $2,127 per Alabama family and the loss of over 9,000 jobs if the cuts expire. The campaign, part of their Protect Prosperity initiative, […]

 Tuberville wants unanimous support from Republicans for Trump’s nominees. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast on WVNN at 10 p.m.

7. Opelika pastor, flat-Earth embarrassment, and former gubernatorial candidate Dean Odle has announced his run for Alabama lieutenant governor, emphasizing his commitment to fight political corruption and defend constitutional rights. Odle, who previously finished fifth in the 2022 Republican gubernatorial primary, brands himself as “The Anti-Establishment Republican” and opposes liberal Democrats and “RINO” Republicans. In […]

 You can rename the Gulf of Mexico and work on lowering inflation at the same time Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast on WVNN at 10 p.m.

7. Auburn has been surprisingly ranked No. 10 in a preseason ranking by On3 for the 2025 college football season, while Alabama was notably left out and the even the Florida Gators are ranked 9th. The Tigers’ optimism stems from presumed starting quarterback, Oklahoma transfer Jackson Arnold, and the continued development of their young receiving […]

 Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories. Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 Today. Sign up for the 256 Today newsletter here. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, […]

7. Alabama U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), are working with Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to reintroduce the Sunshine Protection Act to eliminate the twice-yearly clock change by making Daylight Saving Time permanent. The proposal, which previously passed the Senate unanimously in 2022 but stalled in the House, is backed by bipartisan […]

7. Even though President Joe Biden’s own party shoved him out of the presidential race, he expressed confidence that he believes he could have defeated Donald Trump in the 2024 election but acknowledged doubts about his ability to serve a full second term. His withdrawal from the race in July came amid growing concerns about his […]

January 6 II: Handshake Boogaloo Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

7. During a public forum in Huntsville, Madison County residents (actually special interest groups) called on lawmakers to strengthen child labor protections, safeguard librarians from politically motivated legislation, and improve rural animal welfare laws. The groups claiming to support librarians, represented by Read Freely Alabama’s Susan Stewart (rarely identified that way), have an odd ask, […]